Sunday, January 24, 2016

Organizing 101

A new year is here! I don’t know about you, but January always
makes me itch to organize, simplify, throw away and rearrange. It’s a fresh
start. A chance to make this year even better than the last. To enjoy every
moment with less stuff to distract you. Here’s a couple of things you’ll find
me doing this weekend.

Papers-recycle any papers you don’t need long term; expired
coupons, old invitations, out of date school calendars.

Purse-dump everything out and only put back what you need. Go
through your wallet and file or throw away any receipts you no longer need. How
many lip colors do you really need to carry around every day? Keep only your
favorites!

Magazines-make it a rule to throw out the previous issue when the
new issue comes in. Or like me, read it and throw it away or pass it on to
someone who would enjoy it.

Pantry-take everything out, wipe down the shelves, throw away any
expired food or food that doesn't fit in your 2016 diet and reorganize as you
put things back in.

Shoes- Weed out any shoes that are uncomfortable or beyond
repair. Polish any shoes that need it.

Laundry room-often the catch all for those odd items that may not
have a place and especially after the craziness of the holidays. Remove
everything from the room, wipe down the washer and dryer, clean out the lint trap and then evaluate everything that goes back into the room. Maybe you even
need to consider painting the walls a fresh new color before putting things
back in.

Clothes-after all of the holiday parties there are probably some
items that need to go to the dry cleaners or need some mending. Give away
anything you haven’t worn in the past year or no longer like. There are several
challenges out there in regards to clothing. The Capsule Wardrobe, 30 day
challenge and Project 333 to name a few. There are even apps that can help you
create outfits out of things already in your closet.